Best Mexican Restaurants in South Loop
2 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Dos Bros Fresh Mexican Grill
Fast, customizable tacos that fit a workday schedule and budget.
Worthy Picks
7.7
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Family Friendly Favorites
A South Loop fast-casual line built for speed and customization, where tacos are best treated as a quick, budget-friendly build rather than a destination taqueria. Keep it tight: two or three tacos, one add-on (like queso), and you’re set without turning it into a pricey pile-up.
Must-Try Dishes:
Build-your-own tacos, Queso dip, Street corn-style side
What Makes it Special: Fast, customizable tacos that fit a workday schedule and budget.
7.6
A Printers Row Mexican cantina built around fresh-fruit margaritas, a lively bar-forward vibe, and crowd-friendly taco-and-app ordering. It’s best as a drinks-first dinner where you anchor with tacos and shareables instead of chasing full entrée complexity.
Must-Try Dishes:
Al pastor tacos, Churro cheesecake, Carnitas tacos
What Makes it Special: A bar-led cantina with fruit-forward margaritas and shareable Mexican plates.